Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As a technology consultant for grantmaking organizations, I spend a lot of time helping funders evaluate their technology infrastructure, and when necessary choose new software to better manage their grantmaking operations. Many organizations start their quest for a new GMS because of a particular issue or pain point in their current system.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

We believe that technology systems intended to be used in fragile environments must be “protective by design,” and seek from the outset to minimize the risk of harm. The first step is to clearly understand why the system, application, or data collection ought to exist in the first place. Learn more. Learn more in the MFA Guide.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 19, 2022

In addition to reviewing and updating your nonprofit operating budget each year, your financial team should also regularly evaluate your process for creating that document. Review your strategic plan so everyone is familiar with the organization’s larger goals. That includes both the budget and the process for creating it.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re implementing a new CRM or looking to refamiliarize your staff with an existing system, these insights will help you pursue your data-driven endeavors. Data Security: Explain the measures in place to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

Reviewing Internal Processes for Equity The first place to start is internally with your organization’s operations. If you aren’t seeing a diverse set of applicants, is there something in the way the job description is written or the places where it is advertised that should be reconsidered?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s designed to consolidate and integrate data from various sources, including CRM systems, fundraising software, financial databases, program management tools, and more. This centralization allows nonprofits to process and organize data from multiple places so that it’s easy to understand and use altogether.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reflection and Evaluation March 10, 2008 Michele Martin, one of my fave bloggers, has a great post today on Reflective Practice. Unfortunately, none of them had an answer to that question.

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

These hurdles are a few of the challenges facing school business offices and nonprofit organizations doing their best to evaluate and keep track of employee purchases day-to-day. Of course, there are caveats to consider when evaluating new tools. Lost receipts, multiple tracking spreadsheets, and unchecked spending, oh my!

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Nonprofit Track Doc Evaluation 78

Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 4, 2024

With the trust of a secure and scalable system being most important, we made the difficult decision to sunset foundationConnect on a high note. The ongoing success of this option relies heavily on Salesforce expertise to maintain your system — either internally or with the help of outsourced IT professionals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content. Predictive analytics is one of the most powerful machine learning systems and artificial intelligence tools available to the nonprofit sector.

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sgEngage

MARCH 11, 2024

Here are a few examples of how AI can save you time while helping build better relationships: Streamline administrative tasks : When you’re juggling 100+ major donors in your portfolio, your whole day could be spent sorting through donor lists, sending emails, and updating multiple systems.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. You just signed a multi-year contract for a new student information and learning management system (SIS/LMS) that does everything you want it to do.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

When you set marketing systems in place, they don’t always work together like they should. Organizational assets: Your assets are the things you already have in place that you can leverage to help reach your goals. Put yourself in the shoes of a member of your audience when you self-audit your systems. What’s not working?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

When your program data is spread across multiple systems, effectively engaging volunteers can be time-consuming, complex, and inefficient. The right volunteer management software can streamline the process of communicating with, and engaging volunteers by keeping all volunteer data in one centralized place.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

When it comes to fundraising, the more information you can gather about how, why and when your supporters choose (or choose not) to donate, the better you’ll be placed to improve how you implement your fundraising strategy. Choose open and extensible systems and platforms . Build stakeholder buy-in across your organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review what you need to know about volunteer management software and the top solutions to be aware of. Before you can evaluate your options, you first need to establish your organization’s needs and top features to look out for in a solution. What is a volunteer management system?

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fusionSpan

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The more effectively you can manage changes to your Salesforce system, the easier it will be to implement new releases in a way that doesn’t slow your team down. Nonprofits need to ensure they have a plan in place for that rollout, including when your teams need to know about what’s coming.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

Having this data in one place will help you create a more effective fundraising and communication strategy and build deeper relationships with your donors. . Using information from philanthropist and nonprofit expert Adrian Sargeant , Bloomerang created a unique feature as a part of its donor management system called the engagement meter.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

What should you consider when evaluating eLearning consultants? For example, they could assist with the search for a learning management system or consult on the pricing of your courses. We begin by evaluating organizational readiness, also known as the capacity that your association has to make changes to your learning business.

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Gyrus

APRIL 7, 2016

Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to build adequate compliance systems, after the firm acquired Lehman Brothers' advisory business in 2008. Identification of Risk Areas: It is important for organization to identify and evaluate all risk areas that relate to its core business. who was charged by The U.S.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Do you have one in place? We’ll finish with 10 minutes to evaluate the brainstorming session, get clarity on points of agreement and disagreement, and discuss next steps. Here you can review a comparison of virtual tools. I have an idea” is a loaded statement because it comes from a place of ego. Well, almost.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Evaluation and Impact Measurement: Methods for assessing the effectiveness and impact of nonprofit programs. That’s because they define the nonprofit’s purpose in the first place. The reporting you can provide will depend on the system you use. Reports covering this could show them these loftier goals are attainable.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Knowledge insights, grants and learning, information systems, data discovery, or relational analysis are just some of the terms showing up alongside the more familiar phrases of research and development and data analysis. Knowledge, however, is socially constructed and located specifically in place and time.

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Knowledge Philanthropy Change Work 72

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2020

The GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation program is a new certification that has been introduced to evaluate 20 different elements of a venue’s operating procedures and risk management strategies. What Does the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program Evaluate? Review of supply control. Personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Hosting Associations Industry Guidelines 52

AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2020

The GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation program is a new certification that has been introduced to evaluate 20 different elements of a venue’s operating procedures and risk management strategies. What Does the GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program Evaluate? Review of supply control. Personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Hosting Associations Industry Guidelines 52

Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Instead, we should capture all of our tasks and ideas in a system, and then process them at a later time. Reflect : Once a week, take some time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your system. GTD is a powerful productivity system that can help you to get more done and reduce stress.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Review the study’s findings and evaluate the benefits you provide your members. Establish a team that meets regularly to review the member feedback and determine how to fine-tune your benefits to provide a more engaging member experience. Also, be sure to listen to your members. Send them surveys to ask about their experience.

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Experiment Develop Strategy Associations 60

DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

To successfully engage donors, you need a capable and dedicated constituent relationship management (CRM) system. If you haven’t evaluated your CRM or cleaned up your data recently, doing so can make a major difference in your capability to engage donors. Consider updating your CRM system. Let’s get started.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

Assess what features are the most important to your nonprofit before reviewing CRMs. When choosing a CRM, NPOInfo’s guide to donor data management advises choosing a system that can sufficiently store all of your data in one place. Evaluate CRMs for their flexibility by looking at features such as their: Integrations.

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

Qgiv offers an Facebook integration that allows you to raise funds right on Facebook, all while collecting the donor data you need to thank you donors and evaluate your fundraising strategy. With Bloomerang , a powerful CRM system, you can start to get to know your donors more and communicate more effectively. Platform Overview.

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VisionLink

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Instead of reviewing each of the many 508 standards, this article covers the three biggest misconceptions and myths concerning 508 compliance: Only federal agencies have to be 508 compliant. I know what you are thinking, “why have these standards in the first place?” 508 compliant websites are ugly and difficult to implement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. Year in Review.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Moderators and reviewers often lack an understanding of diverse cultural terms and practices and end up removing posts by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ users while leaving up hate speech and images targeting them. Are there policies in place for flagging, reporting, and blocking abusive and harassing content?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Becoming a go-to educational resource for members—or even a place where they can obtain needed credentials—is a great way to make your association indispensable. Some nonprofits also offer services like resume reviews and career counseling to help members advance in their careers. Let’s get at it!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

After your mission, maybe the best place to start with any new board member is to clarify why they’re on the board and how they got there. It’s essential that your board members know everyone’s place in your nonprofit. It’s meant for them to take the reports they see, the minutes they review, and the documents they sign very seriously.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

But the board is responsible for ensuring that the nonprofit has all the necessary legal, ethical, financial, and overall good governance policies in place to succeed long-term. A board should always have confidence in their executives, as ensuring the organization has effective leadership in place is an important part of this role.

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Nonprofit Government Roles Review 52

Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

To collect key data and utilize it effectively for communication, you’ll need a dedicated system of integrated fundraising software. To help provide a clearer picture, let’s review the common tools that nonprofit utilize and the key data it can help you collect: Online donation forms.

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